AA Meetings Manchester, PA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Manchester, Pennsylvania.

The closest AA meeting to you is 7.25 miles away and meets on Saturday at 8:00:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Mount Wolf, York Haven, Emigsville, and Bainbridge.

Additional local resources: Manchester NA Meetings | Manchester Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place to share experiences and success stories with other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an addict wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These meetings in Manchester, PA will help them build a support network to live a sober life. You will be invited in by your peers that have all lived and survived from addiction. Their ability to maintain this state is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the guidance that was given to them.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Manchester, PA

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has developed meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the first 3 steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you are in search of stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where no one of the opposite gender will be there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Manchester, PA

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.